1α,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 is a naturally occurring metabolite of vitamin D2 (V676040) with low calcemic activity and potent antiproliferative activity. 1α,24-Dihydroxyvitamin D2 is also a metabolite of 1α-Hydroxyvitamin D2 (H995800), a prodrug in development as a treatment for secondary hyperparathyroidism occurring in end stage renal disease.